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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
Eires'in Cotton Cargoes.


The New York Mnritime Register, in
commenting upon the numerous fires which
have occurred in cotton cargoes this season.
reaches the conclusion that while some Of
them may be OF incandiary origin, the most
OF them are due to carelessness, and to
causes which have not yet been discovered.
! Tie impression seems TO be that the
number of these fires is much greater thus
far this season than for the same period
of any other season for quite long time
The fires have not by any means been con-
fined to this port Almost all the cotton
ports have suffered TO greater or less ex-
tent. Considerable attention has been at
tracted to this port, however, because three
or four fires have occurred within period
of about four weeks Another serious fire
may not occur during the entire season.
The Register says that "the inquiry made
by the British Board of Trade into the loss
of the steamer City Of Montreal which was
burned on Aug. 10, while on voyage from
New York to Liverpool. shows how little IS
known as to the causes of the fire, which
was first discovered in the cotton cargo of
the steamer. The board decided that the
cotton in the steamers cargo was not prop
erly packed. 1t also states that the cotton
was not as well packed as that coming from
India, that it was more liable to external
ignition, but that there was no risk of spon-
taneous combustion. The board was unable
TO attribute any absolute cause for the fire,
although some imperfection in the banding
Of the bales was probably the cause
through bands breaking and emitting sparks.
In fact the result of the inquiry is that no
body was to blame for the fire and no reason
can be given as to its origin. The inquiry
is unsatisfactory, but still little was to he
expected in view of the general ignorance
upon the subject. What causes the fires
remains as much a mystery as before the
inquiry. But the inquiry was good in
demonstrating that nothing scarcely can be
expected from the present system of investi-
eating cotton fires, and that thorough
study of the matter by duly qualified
board is absolutely needed in order to secure
more accurate knowledge upon the subject
of what causes fires in cotton cargoes"
A good deal of attention has been given
to the investigation of the causes of fires in
cotton cargoes, but we are unable to say
whether such an investigation as the Regis
ter thinks necessary has been made. If
it has not it ought to be undertaken at once.
Speculation as to the causes of the fires has
been exhausted. If it is thought that a care
full study of the subject by board of COM
petent men can throw any light upon it
such board should be organized and au-
thorized to begin work at once
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
She Got no Further.

From 'he Chicago Tribune.
1t was in Waukeslla last summer that q Chi
cago woman became acquainted with a diStin-
guished professor from the East. He was a
man of grave and dgnifed demeanor, and in
spired the somewhat flppant Chicago woman
with no little awe. With the professor was his
young wife, particularly quiet young woman,
left alone with them, undertook to furnish the
chat
Il was sitting out on the piazza here last
night said she after every one else had left,
and CHANGED to hear a scrap of conversation
from one of the windows. / don't suppose a Sc.
rious gentleman like yourself. professor, viii be
at all interested, and tell it for the amusement
of your wife. The voices floating out were
those of man and woman. and | heard the
man say: Poor little birdie, is 90 afraid to be
all alone in de world wild a great big horrid
MANI"
Their, for the professor and his wife had turned
a vivid scarlet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

The Rev DR.. Price, who died in New
York day or two since, was the oldest
Episcopal clergyman of that diocese His
was a peculiarly useful and honorable ca
reer. Thrice offered a bishopric, he was
prevented by his modesty from accepting
A remarkable fact connected with his life
was that, having determined in his
youth to become a minister, and he
ing too poor to pay his way through
college, ne adopted the stage
as the readiest means of earning the neces-
sary money. He was four years a profess
sional actor, then acquired the school
knowledge necessary to his chosen profess
sion, and became preacher. His long and
useful career showed that his theatrical
experience did not unfit him for his holy
calling
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
Two Robust Old Men.
rom tie Philadelphia Cal.


There Is an old man In the First ward who
rises at in summer and5 in winter all the year
round.
DO you suppose that this absurd, that this
strange way of living has heightened your lifey''
asked a CAL reporter.
Il am certain of it" said the old man stoutly,
~ was 81 last January, and apart from a little
touch of rheumatism l feel as we'll as | did thirty
years ago"
How are the rest of your family?" ventured
the reporter. Are they robust and do they rise
earlyf'
We'll. was the subdued reply, 81 have a
brother who is robust, but he never gets out Of
bed until O."
How old is heY''
"Eightv-five But that proves nothing"
Certainly not, said the reporter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
The Samoa Trouble.

There is no doubt that it is the purpose of
Germany to take possession of the Samoan
Islands. She may delay final action for
awhile, but all her movements indicate her
purpose to have the islands at no distant
day. Our dispatches a day or two ago
stated that she had depoSed King Malietoa.
who was really an illegal king, and placed
TameZeSs, rival chief, upon the throne
England, Germany and the United States
have been squabbling over the Samoan
Islands for several years, and have ex-
changed many diplomatic notes with regard
to them. King Malietoa was always very
favorably disposed towards this country
and several years ago gave us advantages
in the way of trade which were deniel to
other countries. Germany has always
shown an aggressive spirit, however, and not
very long ago Malietoa undertook to place
himself under our protection to avoid her
aggression. Our Consul at the islands agreed
to Malietoa's propositions, but his action
was not sustained at Washington. Since
thao time this country has not been so
prominent in Samoan affairs as it had been
prior to that time The contest for the con-
troll of the islands since then has been al
most wholly between England and Ger
many, and Germany, it seems, is now far
in the lead
The Samoan Islands contain 5000 or 4, 900
natives who have adopted Christianity.
They are not sufficiently civilized to COM
pete successfully in trade with Europeans,
and the consequence will be that the trade
and property of the islands will soon all
pass INTO the possession of American, Ger
man and English traders. They own pretty
much all Of il now. Under German sway
the interests of the foreigners will doubt
less be protected, and the Samoans will be
the hewers of wood and drawers of water.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
The Land of Rest.
From Good Housekeeping.

CTOW OOOu I1OuSchceptfty.
Beyond the valley lying low,
Through which our feet some day shall go,
Beyond the high hills purple haze,
That stretches far beyond our gaze,
There is place most sweet and blests
Which here we call the Land of Rest.
A land with hills and valleys fair,
And many of our loved are there;
So silently, and one by one
They went the lonesome journey on;
All, with white hands upon their breaS4
Went out into the Land of Rest.
l long that happy bourne to see,
long TO know how it will be
When first these eyes of mine behold
The land of which the prophets told;
OF my inheritance possessed.
When shall reach the Land of ReSte
o blessed Land, o time so slow!
Not with reluctance shall go,
But on my lips happy song
That it, the day looked for so long,
Has come to take me to that blest,
That peaceful land, the Lepd of Rest.
EN A. MANvILLE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
Gordon In Cincinnati.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (Deml
Gen. Gordon. the Governor of one of our Sis
ter States. spoke to magnificent audience in
Cincinnati last evening The peace was pre-
served. The war OF a quarter of a century ago
did not again break forth. Aud the Queen City
of the West rejOced 10 listen to the able argu-
ment Of q very strong man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

The President will soon decide as arbitra-
tor upon the conflicting boundary claims of
Nicaragua and Costa Rica. 1t cannot be
doubted that his decision will be just one,
according to his best judgment, but his
selection as arbitrator by the contending
parties is more than ordinarily compl-
mentary, since the United States is
somewhat interested i'll his deci-
sion. The territory in dispute
has long been held by Nicaragua, and
through it lies the route of the proposed
canal, for which a grant is held by an Ameri-
can company. Should the decision be in
favor of Costa RIGA this grant would prob
ably be unsettled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
A Revival for Rhode Island.

from he CNlcdJO MUGS VDeHl.J
Indiana and Kentucky have gone to law about
the ownership Of an island in the Ohio river.
Neither of those commonwealth needs the ugly
little sandbar and they should have 1t made
into separate State in order to provide Rhode
Island with rival in territory and population.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
CURRENT COMMENT.
Donnellv's New Task.

From the Ne,c York World (Dem)
Mr. Ignatius Donnelly has heartrending JOB
on hand, He is trying to find cipher which
will show that the famous clause Burn this
letter. means that Mr. Blaine is not seeking a
denomination. He admits, however, that he
has made no progress so far
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

The free traders chuckled when the Macon
Telegraph passed from he hands of Maj
H. {. Hanson, vigorous protectionist to
become an alleged tariff reformer. They
don't chuckle to an appreciate extent over
the news that Hanson has secured control
of that old and strong journal, the Column
bus Enquirer-Sun.-ChdttdnOoga Times
The chuckle-headed Times really ought
to keep better posted as to the names of the
leaders of It's variety of Democracy
There are only a few, and it would
take no great effort of memory. Maj. j. r.
Hanson the best and strongest of them all,
is NOT engaged in any newspaper business
Mr.. II. c. Hanson is, and has always been,
a consistent advocate of tariff reform, and
he will make the Enquirer strong repre-
sentative of that policy. Then will the
Democrats chuckle again, and the chuckle-
headed Times will not
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01
The Most Remarkable Town.

FTOnl Tie philadelphia Ne1cs IRep.)
Atlanta has been a dry town for some
sometimes Atlanta Is probably the most re-
markable town in the United States. II has the
best pavements in the country, but the people
insist on keeping them eighteen inches under
"a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

Henry George goes to Chicago immedi-
ately after the New York election to agitate
his land theory. He knows that his strength
lies among the foreign-born citizens and
sticks to the cities in which they are most
numerous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

States Attorney Grinnell seems to have
won golden opinion by his argument before
the Supreme Court in the Anarchist cases.
1t seems almost pity to elevate so able
prosecuting officer to the bench, though he
has undoubtedly won such reward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

Even Iceland has home rule and fishery
question. and threatens to rebel if Denmark
does not make certain concessions. This is
a quarrel in very small family, however,
and will not disturb the rest Of the world
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

The latest Hawaii papers show that the
people of the Sandwich Islands at least the
foreign element, which controls them, begin
to fear that they will not long be allowed
to retain their political Independence, and
they wish TO choose the nation to which
they shall belong. They seem to prefer the
United States American interests are,
perhaps, larger in the islands than those of
any European people, but our foreign
policy has been so unaggressive for many
years, compared with that of Germany and
other nations, that it is not at all probable
these valuable islands, the halfway house
to Asia, will ever come under our flag
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

There is every reason to think that the
yellow fever will soon disappear from Tam
pa. There is a noticeable decrease in the
number of cases reported, and the cool
weather will have beneficial effect
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

A Philadelphia book reviewer speaks Of
Mrs Augusta Evans Wilson's last novel,
"At the Mercy of Tiberius," as her best con-
tribution to American humor. "St. Elmo"
is not marker TO it, in the matter of
learned illusions. 1t can be safely predict
ed, however, that the book will sell, even if
people will laugh when the author intended
that they should be serious. Unconscious
humor is the most ENJOYABLE kind.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

The Supreme Court must have run across
a knotty question in the case of the An
archists, or intends to write an elaborate
opinion The delay in rendering a decision
is rather unexpected
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

There has been another advance in the
price of coal at Philadelphia. The great
strike in the Lehigh region seems to be
hurting only the miners and the consumers.
The railroad company, which also OWNS
most of the mines, is recouping itself for
any loss in freights by getting more for its
~0ol
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

1t has been discovered that an old house
on the border of Warren county, Penn
sylvania, in which hundreds of couples
have been married. with the purpose
of escaping the payment of IL
cense fee, is really in Pennsylvania,
and not in Ohio, as had been thought. As a
marriage in Pennsylvania withou. a license
is not legal, the question arises, what are
these couples going to do about it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

Gov Foraker, in a speech few days
ago, boosted that under his administration
the credit OF Ohio was better than that of
the United States, and that there had been
an annu al saving in interest alone Of $751;
200. He ought to have taken time while he
was on the subject to explain why there
was not money enough in the treasury to
pay the contractor for putting up monu-
ments on the Gettysburg battlefield, or the
monthly expenses of the different State
asylums. These amounts, already overdue,
are greater in amount than the whole
balance in the treasury, so that the State is
practically bankrupt, no matter what its
credit may be. Though the bloody shirt
issue is bad and unpatriotic one, it is evi7
IDENTIFY safer one for Mr.. Foraker to rant
about than financial questions. he had
better stick to it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

1t seems that England's troubles in Egypt
are not ended, as the Mahdi's followers
again threaten to invade the country. 1t
may cost a great deal of blood and
treasure to repel them, but England will
have good excuse for retaining her troops
on the Nile, and she may look on that as
something of a reoompense
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

Charles f. Mayer, at one time somewhat
prominent in Alabama as Federal official,
was shot and almost instantly killed by a
friend named Israel i'll Washington Satur-
day, who thought his pistol was
unloaded The men We're both Hebrew
lawyers and particular friends. 1t cannot
be doubted that the killing was an accident,
and it illustrates again the almost criminal
carelessness of which there have been so
many instances in this State
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

Twelve out of seventeen men summoned
to serve as jurors IN Utah court the other
day, refused to qualify by taking the neces-
sary oath. As several of them had been
members of the convention which adopted
the constitution which will be presented to
Congress, it will be seen that they were not
very much in earnest when they inserted
the provision in that instrument against
polygamy. 1t is to their credit, however,
that they refused to take an oath with the
purpose of disregarding it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

The many little rows that are occurring
in Ireland justify the opinion that there will
be big one there one of these days, and it
may not be very long delayed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-01

New York and Boston will be rather lone
some with Jay Gould and John L. Sulli-
van both in Europe.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-29
The old Folks 4 Home.

Or elsewhere, need a tonic now and then to sus-
tain them under growing narmities. No safer
or more thorough invisorant for AGE and the
delicate can be found than Hostetter's stomach
Bhters seasonable medicine in those ailments
OF commonest occnrrelce--liSer complaint, in
DIGESTION and bowel disorders; a pure botanic
safeguard against malaria, and reliable mess1s
Of eounteraGtlng rheumatism To the conveles-
cent, it Is q valuable aid In the recovery of
strength, and 20 the debilitated, nervous invalid
it yields tranquil slumber and renewed appetite
two prime factors in the restoration of vigor
Being Of purely botanic origin, it is free from
those objections urged against mineral remedies
difficult or impossible Of assimilation by the
system, aud which impair the tone Of the stom-
ach which the Bitters, on the contrary, strength
ems and regulates. 1t is endorsed and prescribed
by the medical fraternity.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-29

the farm they did not generally return
to it There HAS been no such increase
IN the number of Students attending
agricultural colleges as in those of
literature, art, science, law. medicine,
or theology. In several schools that
received the benefit of the cohgres-
sional land endowment fund and large
appropriations from the state there has
been a decline in patronage instead of
an increase. The persons in charge
OF these schools have sought to keep
up the attendance by adding several
courses OF study to the curriculum first
agreed upon. In some cases they have
actually made agriculture an .'optional
study" In this state an attempt was
made to increase the number of stu
dents By admitting females. But this
plan has substantially failed. A CORE
spondent in Champaign county calls
attention to the fact that the number
offemale graduates is yearly decreasing,
therc being thirteen in 1884, IL in 1885,
Z in 1886, and only in 1887. He de-
clares that the institution is no longer
q good match factory as it was in
former years. when IA local paper de-
clared that every givl that graduated
was sure of a husband Next year
the people of tho state. a large pwopor-
ton of whom are farmers will have an
opportunity of changing the character
OF the institution by electing a board of
trustees. They can make it an agri-
cultural college, with all the name
implies, If they see fit to do so.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-29
WIN Up.e. Some q the pe,Irs Plans.

Two years ago South American fodder
nary power Of stepping the appetite for lio-
uors, effects Of dissipation and nervous
exhaustion OF women at once, without
stimulation or reaction, leaving no NOR
bid 4ppetites or bad effects more than any
ordinary food. 1t created so much excite
ment among the church people and doc.
tors, that large mandatory was start
Ell, over FIVE million quart bottles were
sold the first months. The whole country
are astounded at the size Of the demand.
The Grocers and Druggists are fun oft. 1t
is only 80 CTS a quart bottle, The wonSeh
swarm after it.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-29

A scientific essay upon the laws OF habit
by Prof. William James, appeared in the
Popular Science Monthly for February
1t based a good moral lesson upon physi
illogical facts. Every teacher should un-
derstand it thoroughly and work it into
the daily life of pupils. In it he said.
''The great thing in all education is to
make automatic and habituaI as early as
possible as many useful actions as we can
and to guard against the growing into
ways that are likely to be disadvantage
Gus to us, as we should guard against the
plague. The more OF the details OF our
daily life we can hand over to the infallible
and effortless custody Of automatism the
more our higher powers Of mind viii be set
free for their own proper work. DIR.
Foot's Health Monthly.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-29

The following pensions have been grant
cd; Wisconsin; Minors G. Kreigsman,
Milwaukee; widow d. Alyerson, Coloma;
widow r. Narrower, Millville: r. Scott,
Janesville; w. J. Hamilton. Marinette; s.
Merritt, Oregon; N. s. Norton, Baraboo; r.
narrower, deceased, Millvllle; H. Rush,
Martin; G. Robson, Milwaukee; C.Wild,
Fountain City; d. House, Seymour. Min
hesota: Widow ]. A. Dolphin, deceased.
Kasota; G.. Baird Austin; b. S. Olsen,
la keiand; A. Dietg Lainesburg; s. Barise,
Wadena. Dakota: @. Ringman, Augusta
Hill.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-29
Life N the Paris savers.

Is possible. for a short time to the robust,
but the majority OF refined persons would
prefer immediate death to existence in
their reeking atmosphere How much
more revolving to be in ones self living
sewer. But this is actually the case with
those in whom the inactivity of the liver
drives the refuse matter OF the body to es-
ca-f through the lungs, breath, the pores,
kidneys and bladder. IL is astonishing
shat life remains in such a dwelling. DR.,
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" re-
stores normal purity TO the system and
renews the whole being
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-29

The commissioner OF the general land
office has completed the adjustment Of the
grant OF the State Of Kansas for the Mis-
souri,, Kansas e Texas Railway company.
De finds that the company is not entitled
TO indemnity for losses within its granted
limits by reasons ofprior grants and reser.
yations to the United States. On this ba-
sis the commissioner finds that an excess
OF 293, 431 acres over the amount legally
due has been certified and patented for the
benefit Of the road.